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GlossaryTransglutaminase

enzyme that cross-links proteins, crucial for hair strength

Transglutaminase, often abbreviated as TGase, is an enzyme that catalyzes the formation of covalent bonds between proteins, specifically by linking the amino acid glutamine to lysine. This process is crucial for various biological functions, including blood clotting, skin formation, and hair follicle development. In the context of hair, transglutaminase helps strengthen the hair shaft by cross-linking keratin proteins, contributing to hair's structural integrity and resilience.

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research Apoptosis in Human Skin Development: Morphogenesis, Periderm, and Stem Cells

253 citations, March 1994 in “Developmental dynamics”

Apoptosis is essential for human skin development and forming a functional epidermis.

research Formation of the Cornified Envelope

3 citations, September 2005 in “Experimental dermatology”

The cornified envelope is crucial for skin's barrier function and involves key proteins and genetic factors.

research Cornification

September 2018

Cornification is the process where living skin cells die to create a protective barrier, and problems with it can cause skin diseases.

research Fine Structure of Marsupial Hairs, with Emphasis on Trichohyalin and the Structure of the Inner Root Sheath

8 citations, July 2004 in “Journal of morphology”

Marsupial hair structure and keratin distribution are similar to placental mammals.

research The Fate of Trichohyalin

135 citations, October 1997 in “Journal of biological chemistry/The Journal of biological chemistry”

Trichohyalin is modified by enzymes to form strong structures in hair cells.

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